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bridal Your Guide to Bridal Professionals in Los Angeles The wedding season is in full swing as we produce our Fall/ Winter 2013 Edition of LA Bridal. As we look ahead to the fall and holiday engagements we realize how fast the time goes something most brides realize as soon as they begin their wedding planning. That’s when LA Bridal becomes a valuable resource to help local brides with the planning process.

Do you have a special place you know of in the LA area? Have you worked with a local wedding vendor who you just loved? LA Bridal now has a wedding blog where you can share your experiences and recommendations with new “brides-to-be”. Just visit LABridal.net to post pictures, share tips and make recommendations about all the fabulous things you find in the LA area!

Keep your copy of LA Bridal handy. Use it throughout your wedding planning to help make all your decisions easier. Visit our website – LABridal.net – often to enter our contests and to update your calendar with events throughout the area.

And remember, when planning that special day, don’t forget to FIND YOUR INSPIRATION … Locally!

Cathy Lonsdale Publisher

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Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding Gluten Free Doesn’t Mean Taste Free

by Samantha Myles

Pgs. 20-21 Pgs. 30-31

Andrea’s Fashions & Couture The Secret Behind Wedding Decor

by Lindsey Gage

Pgs. 36-38 Pgs. 50

Venues Guide Bands vs. DJs vs. iPods

by Anna Sachse

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Marriage License Info Bridal Emergency Kit Bridal Budget Checklist

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b r i da l Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding A step-by-step guide to help keep the stars in your eyes, your feet on the ground, and your wedding plans on track.

Women who tackle wedding planning pragmatically — as if it were a work-related project — tend to survive the process with greater ease.

Think of yourself as a project manager. Establish an overall framework for completing the work, and set specific intermediate deadlines, schedules and goals. Taken one small step at a time, the detail-laden job becomes less overwhelming.

Here is our suggested timetable for the steps you should take in the months, weeks and days leading up to your wedding.

9-12 months before your wedding • Change your Facebook status to “Engaged” • Choose your wedding date. If you plan to be married in a church, temple or mosque or in a religious service at home, clear the date and time with your clergy.

• Set your budget. Take time for a heart-to-heart talk with your fiancé about the budget and style of your wedding, reception and wedding-related parties, and who pays for what.

• Enlist help. Consider hiring a bridal consultant. If your budget won’t stretch that far, ask relatives and close friends to assist you in specific tasks – selecting a dress, interviewing caterers, locating a reception site – especially in areas where you feel you need support.

• Compose your guest list. Let out-of-town guests know your wedding is in the works so they can make travel plans.

• Reserve your reception site.

• Decide on your color scheme.

• Choose your wedding attendants.

• Select your wedding gown, shoes and accessories.

• Decide on bridesmaids’ dresses.

• Determine the theme or mood you’d like to establish with the food, table settings, flowers and entertainment at your reception.

• Interview caterers, musicians, florists, photographers, videographers and bakers. Get written estimates of their costs. Keep track of your discussions and their bids in a notebook or with wedding-planning app.

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6-9 months before your wedding • Choose your caterer. Remember to get a written contract.

• Book your photographer and/or videographer.

• Choose your musician(s).

• Send out Save-theDates • Select your baker and order the cake.

• Choose your florist.

• Shop for wedding rings with your fiancé.

• Decide on your honeymoon destination.

Work with a travel agent to book your travel and accommodations.

• Select your wedding invitations. Don’t forget to purchase personal stationery for the thank-you notes you’ll need to write.

4 months before your wedding • Register for gifts at one or more bridal-gift registries.

• Help both mothers to coordinate and shop for their wedding-day attire.

• Select music for your ceremony and reception.

• Choose readings for your wedding and write your wedding vows.

• Plan a rehearsal dinner for members of your wedding party, your family and out-of-town guests. Reserve the location.

• Arrange hotel accommodations for members of the wedding party who live out of town. Reserve a block of rooms for other out-of-town guests, and let them know the rooms are available. Remember to ask for any group discounts or special packages.

• Reserve your wedding-day transportation and any other wedding-day rental needs.

• Make appointments for gown fittings.

• Check the requirements for a marriage license.

• Make sure contracts and arrangements are complete with all of your service providers.

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3 months before your wedding • Carefully prepare directions, including simply drawn maps, if necessary, to help guide guests to the wedding and reception, and to hotels. For guests who will travel a long distance to your wedding, consider assembling an information package on fun things to do and see in your area.

• Begin addressing invitations and announcements. Select a special stamp at the post office. Invitations should go in the mail six to eight weeks before your big day.

• Give the caterer or other food suppliers a close idea of the number of guests you expect.

• Make sure all reservations are in place for honeymoon travel.

• Check with bridesmaids to make sure they have their gowns and are getting them adjusted.

• Shop for gifts for your bridesmaids. Offer to help your fiancé select gifts for his attendants.

• Select your “going away” outfit and special items for your trousseau.

• Make a date with your photographer for any formal portraits you desire.

• Make an appointment to have your hair done just before your portrait session and again the day or so before your wedding. Consider including your bridesmaids in a “day of beauty” before your wedding, with manicures, hair styling, massages and makeup sessions.

2 months before your wedding • Mail out your wedding invitations and announcements.

• Finalize the music that will be played during your wedding ceremony.

• Meet with musicians who will provide entertainment during your reception and orchestrate precisely what you want and when you want it played.

• Don’t be shy to voice your preferences, down to the volume, favorite songs you’d like to hear or even songs you don’t want played.

• Plan your rehearsal dinner and a brunch or fun activity for out-of-town guests to enjoy on the day following your wedding.

• Purchase special accessories for your wedding-day attire.

• Plan a luncheon for your bridesmaids.

• Make appointments for a hairdresser, makeup artist and manicurist.

• Finalize honeymoon plans. If you’re traveling overseas, check again that your passports are current and that you have any necessary visas.

• Gather necessary birth or baptismal certificates you may need for your wedding license.

1 month before your wedding • Get your marriage license.

• Have a final fitting of your gown and make sure your attendants have theirs.

• Check that your menu selections and service plans are locked in place with the caterer.

• Keep writing those thank-you notes on a daily basis!

• If you plan a formal dinner for your reception, it’s time to draw up a seating plan and make up place cards.

• Check with your florist to confirm dates and times of flower deliveries.

• Review your wedding-day transportation plans and make sure drivers are clear about addresses, times and

number of passengers.

• Make name or address changes official on documents, including driver’s license, Social Security forms and financial accounts. Fill out change-of-address forms at the post office.

• Meet with your photographer to specify the formal shots you want taken of the bridal party, as well as specific, candid shots you’d like taken during the reception.

• Review the video plans with your videographer.

• Put together welcome bags for out-of-town guests.

2 weeks before your wedding • Keep writing those thank-you notes for wedding gifts!

• Pick up your wedding rings. Make sure any special engraving appears precisely as you wished.

• Begin packing for honeymoon.

1 week before your wedding • Make final checks with all your vendors: officiant, musicians, florist, photographer, videographer, limousine or other transportation provider, caterers and baker.

• Ask a friend or family member to arrange for wedding gifts that may be brought to your reception to be delivered to your home or another safe spot.

• Wrap gifts for bridal attendants and have them ready for the rehearsal dinner.

• Reconfirm honeymoon travel and hotel plans.

• Arrange for payments to be made to vendors at the agreed-upon time.

• Inform your caterer of the final number of guests - Call any guests who haven’t RSVP’d to confirm final head count.

The day before your wedding • Take time to relax and enjoy a massage, manicure and pedicure.

• Traditionally, this is the day for your rehearsal ceremony and rehearsal dinner. Have fun!

• Turn in early for a good night’s sleep.

Your Wedding Day • Allow plenty of time for dressing, makeup and hair styling.

• If you plan on photography before the ceremony, allow ample time so you’re not rushed.

• Relax, and remember: This is your special day, the result of all your careful planning. Now it’s time to enjoy. Take a deep breath. Refuse to let any glitch get to you. Savor every moment of this sacred day. Let your joy and happiness shine through. Best wishes!

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Jewelers Raphael’s 90210

9529 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills 310.275.6211 raphaels90210.com

Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers

1055 Westwood Blvd , Los Angeles 310.208.3131 sarahleonardjewelers.com

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Christie’s

219 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach 310.545.1707

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Papyrus

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Lido Bakery Cake Bakeshop

3319 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach 310.545.CAKE cakebakeshop.com

Eat Cake Cafe

19705 E Colima Rd,Rowland Heights 909.468.2253 eatcakecafe.com

Hansen’s Cakes

1072 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles 323.936.4332 193 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills 310.273.3759 hansencakes.com

3001 N Sepulveda Ste D, Manhattan Beach 310.545.8955 lidobakery.com

Passions Pastries

11310 Ventura Blvd, Studio City 818.506.8773 passionspastries.com

Phoenix Bakery

969 N Broadway, Los Angeles 213.628.4642 phoenixbakeryinc.com

Simply Pasadena Cupcakes

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Beverly Hills: 193 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 273-3759 - (310) 271-4670

Tarzana: 18432 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 708-1208

Gluten-Free Doesn’t Mean Taste-Free...

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We see it everywhere. Gluten-free cereal. Gluten-free pasta. You name it, it’s available gluten-free. But the question on many minds is, “Does it taste good?” One out of every 133 Americans must switch to a gluten-free diet – it’s a matter of life or death. For the rest of us, it’s a choice between “eat healthy...or eat for the taste”…but this is a false choice.

Mike and Tricia, founders of Eat Cake Cafe (a bakery in Rowland Heights), say that customers can have a yummytasting cake and feel good too.

Eat Cake Cafe customer, Veronica, said, “With the quality ingredients used and the labor of love involved, it could easily cost twice as much elsewhere. I wasn’t sure about the gluten-free trend

Eat Cake Cafe is an Asian-style bakery offering wholesome, all-natural, glutenfree cakes made with organic berries, organic and cage-free eggs.

before but now I wonder who needs gluten when you can make cakes so good without it.”

Another shares her experience saying, “This place is a FIND! The cakes and pastries are hands down the best gluten-free options I have tasted in the last ten years since I went gluten-free.

It is what I remember “real” cake is supposed to taste like you gluten-free folks out there know what I mean.

Even my hubby who spits out every gluten-free pastry I have brought him LOVED the cakes from Eat Cake. –T.S. So, consider bakeries that specialize in gluten-free products for your big day. It’s true…you can “Have your cake and eat it too!”

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2013 Wedding Cake Trends t The trending silhouette is tall and slender with a mix of different height tiers. Then the dash of flavor come in and even flavors have trends and in 2013 the top flavors are red velvet, chocolate and vanilla for the top spots, but 2013 brides have even requested mango or passionfruit. Even having a different flavor for each layer is good for this year! Then you have to find the look, which the top style is clean and modern with just one amazing pop of embellishment such as a bow, monogram or flower. The other major style is to mimic the wedding dress details like lace. This year there is one thing different and that is to see something unexpected nestled among the sugar flowers, like mini sculptures on cakes, for an example hummingbirds made out of modeling chocolate.

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Florists LA bridal

Four Season Flowers and Design 456 S.Robertson Blvd.

310.385.0202 fourseasonsflowers.org

Dave’s Flowers

4738 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 323.666.4391 davesflowers.com

Maggie Jensen Floral Design West Hollywood 310.595.5227

Magical Blooms Complete Wedding Floral Services by

1417 Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach 310.798.8113 magicalblooms.com

DEEP ROOTS FLORAL DESIGN 201 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 310.379.3634 • www.deep-roots.net

Westwood Flower Garden

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Rehearsal Dinners Aliotta’s Via Firenze

4485 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 310.371.9555 aliottas.com

Bravo Cucina

Il Fornaio 301 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills 310.550.8330 1551 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica 310.451.7800

1319 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica 310.394.0374 bravosantamonica.com

1800 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach 310.725.9555 ilfornaio.com

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L’Opera

4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey 310.823.4567 calyachtclub.com

Crustacean

9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills 310.205.8990 anfamily.com

Duke’s

21150 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 310.317.0777 dukesmalibu.com

Fleming’s

6373 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills 818.346.1005 flemingssteakhouse.com

Gladstones

17300 PCH, Pacific Palisades 310.454.3474 sbe.com/gladstones

101 Pine Ave, Long Beach 562.491.0066 lopera.com

Locanda del Lago

231 Arizona Ave. Santa Monica 310.451.3525 lagosantamonica.com

McKenna’s On the Bay

190 N Marina Dr, Long Beach 562.342.9411 mckennasonthebay.com

Taste

538 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisade 310.459.9808

8454 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood 323.852.6888 ilovetaste.com

Tiato

2700 Colorado Ave Ste190, Santa Monica 310.866.5228 tiato.com

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Aliotta’s Via Firenze

4485 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 310-371-9555 .aliottas.com

An Catering

2700 Colorado Ave Ste 190, Santa Monica 323-460-2645 www.ancatering.com

Animal

Eco Los Angeles 310.728.6005 www.ecocaters.com Hokkaido Culinary Catering Group

SoCal 818-602-0186 hokkaidocatering.com

Il Fornaio

301 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills 310.550.8330 1551 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica 310-451-7800

435 N. Fairfax Ave.Los Angels 323-782-9225 www.animalrestaurant.com

1800 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach 310-725-9555 www.ilfornaio.com

Bollywood Bites

Sweet Wheels

310-403-1661 www.thebollywoodbites.com

Bravo Cucina

1319 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica 310-394-0374 www.bravosantamonica.com

Contemporary Catering

310-558-8190 www.contemporary-catering.com

Cube 615 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles 323-939-1148 eatatcube.com

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818-939-5565 www.sweetwheels.org

Tango Mango

310-926-4919 www.art.tangomangolce.com

Taste

538 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisade 310-459-9808 www.ilovetaste.com

Truly Yours Catering

10940 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood 818- 753-9100 trulyyourscatering.com

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Andrea’s Fashions 450 Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles 310.273.8160 andreasfashions.com Andrea’s Couture 3034 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar 949.644.4200 andreasfashions.com Bridal Elegance Salon

2172 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 310.406.3917 bridalelegancesalon.com

Lili Bridals and Formals

18663 Ventura Blvd ,Tarzana 818.774.9700 LiliBridals.com

Lovella Bridal

3325 N Verdago, Glendale 818.248.0026 lovellabridal.com

Maria Miranda Studio

1014 South Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach 310.725.8539 mmstudiola.com

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Caprice Bridal

131 N. Robertson Blvd , Beverly Hills 310.289.1901 capricebridal.com

Classy & Chic

310.717.2257 classyandchicmakeupboutique.com

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Rococo Salon

1231 5th St, Santa Monica 310.395.0457 rococosalonla.com

Vera Wang

8445 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood 323-.602.0174 verawangonweddings.com

Winnie Couture

9393 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills 310.858.8868 winniecouture.com

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FASHIONS & COUTURE Since 1974 Andrea’s fashions has been customizing gowns for Mothers of the Bride . It all started with one simple passion. “I love fashion” says Carmen Popa, owner and proprietor of Andrea’s Fashion in Beverly Hills and Andrea’s Couture in Corona del Mar. What started as a store specializing in sportswear 15 years

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ago, took a turn a few years ago.

As clients daughter’s began getting married, more mothers were worried about what they would wear to the weddings. To address the problem the store shifted and focused primarily on dresses for Mother of the Bride.

Andrea’s Fashion is not like any normal bridal store. Specializing in custom design dresses, Andrea’s has catered to the needs of the Mother of the Bride and built up a well-known reputation in the wedding industry. “Andrea’s Couture is a fabulous way to treat yourself to a great experience during the wedding process or any special occasion” says Shirley Ogden a mother of the groom to be and a happy customer. Each dress is customized to fit the Mother of the Bride (or Groom) no matter what size, shape or form. “We really

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understand our dresses and understand bodies and know how to fit women to make the dresses complement them and make them feel like a lady” says Samantha, manager of Andrea’s Fashion.

Not only does Andrea’s continue to specialize in Mother of the Bride they have since branch out to become a full-service bridal salon offering custom fitted gowns for the bride-to-be. In January Andrea’s introduced their newest line: Designs by Samantha. The new line features “fun and flared out party dresses” for brides to change into as well as non-traditional dresses for religious orthodox brides or themed weddings.

Andrea’s also can work with clients who have special needs such as scoliosis or have had a breast removed to customize a dress that makes them look, and feel, special.

“From the moment I stepped into Andrea’s, I was given such personal attention. Her dresses are absolutely beautiful and unique and will make a women of any size and shape feel beautiful, confident and comfortable for their special occasion,” said Ogden.

At Andrea’s it is important for the Mother of the Bride (and groom) to be satisfied with the dress they buy. Ogden said, “Andrea’s was the answer to my prayers in finding the perfect “Mother of the Groom” gown for my first son’s wedding!”

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At Beverly Hills Plaza of Cosmetic Dentistry, we strive to give you the latest that dentistry has to offer at very affordable prices There are good reasons why celebrities and dentists themselves choose Dr. Goodman for their treatments. Dr. Goodman treats some of his most respected peers and some of the brightest celebrities in Los Angeles. Book your consultation today, and see for yourself what a difference Dr. Goodman can make for you. *Top Dentist in Los Angeles Award

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How brought this day to can you come up life.” with original decor To begin creating to help tell your the perfect setting unique love story? for this Secret Garden As a wedding phowedding, we called tographer, I find that upon Lauren Sharon the most meaningful Vintage Rentals. With details are inspired by a her historical expertise and passion the couple shares. resources, she imagined an Whether it’s a place they’ve visitoutdoor room that ed, a pastime they echoed a scene from enjoy, or a film ...think the early 1900’s. Dethey’ve watched outside the tails like doorknob a thousand times, table numbers and the theme of vase and old keys were added a wedding beturn their to tie in the storyline, comes that much celebration and our bride incorsweeter when it into a true porated her grandreflects the couwork of art. mother’s heirloom ple’s journey. silver for a meaningThese images

ful touch. All of these items set the tone for a perfectly romantic and personal wedding.

Florals were, naturally, a very significant part of the ambiance of our secret garden. We chose a secluded location with unruly plants and trees, and asked Ann of White Sakuras to design a whimsical bouquet for our bride. The roses she used allude to the sweet innocence found throughout the novel, and just so happen to be the couple’s favorite bloom!

Customized stationary offers endless possibilities when telling a story with your wedding theme. These invites were designed

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The bride wore an oatmeal shade Watters gown, from Mary Me Bridal, that was covered in flowers and coordinated perfectly with her stationary and surroundings. Every detail was addressed by Maryam of Belle Memoires Inc., and I was so blessed to be the one behind the lens!

Our featured couple felt a connection between their love and one of their favorite novels, and so a beautifully unique wedding scene was dreamed into life.

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Bachelorette Party Boulevard3 6523 Sunset Blvd, L.A. 323-466-2144 boulevard3.com Party Gals

SoCal 805-218-0619 partygals.biz/time4play

Secret Desires

Santa Monica -Torrance 310-530-7600 secretd.net

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Photography

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loveeyelet.com

Brian Leahy Photography 323.250.3213 bleahyphoto.com

Eyelet Images loveeyelet.com

Lily Stein Photography

lilysteingphotography.com

Melvin Gilbert Photography 310.400.6727 melvingilbert.com

Michelle Lacson Photography

661.547.6112 michellelacsonphotography.com

The Rose Weddings

310.455.1242 theroseweddings.com

Perfect Photography You’ll only have one chance to get the shots of your wedding day that you’ll cherish forever. Here are questions to ask your potential photographer to help guarantee the perfect shots. o How many years of experience do you have? o Have you shot at this event facility before? o What are your package prices, and what do they include? o Do you include engagement photos in your package? o Could you define your style?

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o How would you run the day? o Do you do more than one event in a day? o Do you have a backup photographer? o How long after the wedding do I get my proofs? o Do I receive the rights to the images? o Do you have liability insurance?

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L A b r i da l Quick Guide To Our Venues...

Location

G = Garden P = Patio Max V = View Capacity W = Water Front

Belamar HoteL

3501N.SepulvedaBlvd,ManhattanBeach 310.750.0300, thebelamar.com

Beverly Hilton

9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills 310. 274.7777, beverlyhilton.com

California Yacht Club

4469 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey 310.448.4771 , calyachtclub.com

Carondelet House

627 S Carondelet St, Los Angeles 323.466.1835, carondelethouse.com

Casa Del Mar

1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica 310.581.5533, hotelcasadelmar.com

Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills

1150 South Beverly Drive, Los Angeles 310.553.6561, mybeverlyhillshotel.com

Crowne Plaza LAX

5985 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles 310.258.1334, crowneplazalax.com

Disney Fairy Tale Weddings

321.939.3292, disneyweddings.disney.go.com

Doubletree by Hilton

6161WestCentinelaAve.CulverCity,310.348.4515, losangeleswestside.doubletreebyhilton.com

Doubletree by Hilton

222 N Vineyard Ave., Ontario 909.937.0900 doubletreebyhilton.com

Duke’s

21150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 310.317.6204, www.dukesmalibu.com

EarlBurnsMillerJapaneseGardenCSULB

6300 State University Drive, Long Beach 562.985.2239, www.csulb.edu/~jgarden

Fairmont Hotel

101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica 310.576.7777,www.fairmont.com/santamonica

Gladstone

17300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades 310.454.3474,www.sbe.com/gladstones

Hilton Pasadena

168 South Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 626.584.3170, www.hilton.com

Outside Rehearsals Starting Indoor Outdoor Ceremony Catering PostWedding price per Person ($) Area Avail. Facilities Facilities Permitted Brunch Y = Yes for category, N = No for category, * = Call for more details

G, P

125

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1200

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150

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320

$$$

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Y

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$

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675

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*

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250

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165

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700

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Quick Guide To Our Venues...

Location

Hilton Ontario Airport

700 N. Haven Ave. Ontario 909.980.0400 hhontario.com

Hilton San Garbiel

225 West Valley. San Gabriel 626.270.2700, hilton.com

G = Garden P = Patio Max V = View Capacity W = Water Front

Outside Rehearsals Starting Indoor Outdoor Ceremony Catering PostWedding price per Person ($) Area Avail. Facilities Facilities Permitted Brunch Y = Yes for category, N = No for category, * = Call for more details

P

450

$$

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Y

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Y

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P,G

530

$$

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Y

N

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Y

P

450

$$

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V, W

1500

$$

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Y

Y

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750

$$$

Y

Y

N

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200

$$

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Y

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1200

$

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Y

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500

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360

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720

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Hilton Woodland Hills

6360 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills 818. 444.2586, woodlandhillshotel.com

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza

2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles 310.228.1234 centuryplaza.hyatt.com

Hyatt Regency Hotel - Long Beach 200 S Pine Ave., Long Beach 562.491.1234, longbeach.hyatt.com

Hyatt Westlake Village

880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village 818.889.1460, westlake.hyatt.com

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank

2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank 818.840.6487, www.marriott.com

Majestic Hall

650 South Spring Street, LA 213.278.7162 www.majestichalls.com

Marriott Anaheim

700 West Convention Way, Anaheim 714.748.2461, marriott.com

Marriott Marina Del Rey

4100 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey 310.448.4890, www.marriott.com

Montage Beverly Hills

225 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills 310.860.7800,www.montagebeverlyhills.com

Museum of Latin American Art

628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach 562.437.1689, www.molaa.com

PacificPalmsHotel&ConferenceCenter

One Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry 626.854.2315,www.pacificpalmsresort.com

Queen Mary

1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, 562.499.1749 www.queenmary.com

Radisson Whittier

7320 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier 562.945.8511, radisson.com/whittierca

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L A b r i da l Quick Guide To Our Venues...

Location

G = Garden P = Patio Max V = View Capacity W = Water Front

Renaissance Long Beach

111E.OceanBoulevard,LongBeach562.437.5900 www.renaissancelongbeach.com

Riviera Country Club

1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades, 310.454.6591www.therivieracountryclub.com

Sheraton Ceritos

12725 Towne Center Court Dr, Cerritos sheratoncerritos.com

Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica

530 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica 310.399.9344,www.sheratondelfina.com

Outside Rehearsals Starting Indoor Outdoor Ceremony Catering PostWedding price per Person ($) Area Avail. Facilities Facilities Permitted Brunch Y = Yes for category, N = No for category, * = Call for more details

P,V

450

$$

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500

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220

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300

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220

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780

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500

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200

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300

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Sheraton Pasadena Hotel

303 East Cordova St, Pasadena 626.449.4000, sheratonpasadena.com/

Shutters

1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 310.458.0030,www.shuttersonthebeach.com

SLS Hotel Beverly Hills

465SouthLaCienegaBoulevard,LosAngeles, 310.247.0400, slshotel.com

Sportsmen’s Lodge

12825 Ventura Blvd, Studio City 818.769-4700 sportsmenslodge.com

Taglyan Cultural Complex

1201 N. Vine St., LA 323.978.0005www.taglyancomplex.com

Terranea Rancho Palos Verdes

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes 310.265.2800, www.terranea.com

The Grand Event Center

4101 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 562.685.8198,www.choura.us/venues/the-grand

Tiato Garden Cafe & Venue

2700Colorado Ave. Ste190,SantaMonica 310.866.5228, www.tiato.com

Trump National

1Trump National Dr, Rancho PalosVerdes 310.303.3220,www.trumpnationallosangeles.com

Verandas

401 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach 310.546.7805, www.verandasmb.com

WedgwoodWeddingandBanquetCenters

16 Locations in CA 866.966.3009, wedgewoodbanquet.com

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BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS IN A LOVELY SETTING  Effortless, all-inclusive packages  Dynamic customized menus and pricing to meet your needs  Elegant Ballroom can accommodate up to 350 guests including a dance floor  Party like a rock star in our Lounge Hall, accommodating up to 130 guests in a night club atmosphere  Fresh, chic and stylish newly renovated sleeping rooms for your guests at discounted prices Radisson Hotel Whittier 7320 Greenleaf Avenue Whittier, CA 90602 Phone: 1-562-945-8511 Email: rhi_whca@radisson.com www.radisson.com/whittierca Fall/Winter 2013 LABRIDAL.NET • 41

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Discover the romance of Duke's.

Our stunning oceanfront setting is complemented by delicious reception menus and warm personalized service.

21150 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY (310) 317-6204

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The premier reception location for those looking for impeccable service, sumptuous cuisine, and a flawless execution. “Tiato features raw concrete floors, natural lighting, and a beautiful garden with the largest outdoor dining space in Santa Monica�

p: 310.866.5228

www.tiato.com

2700 Colorado Avenue, Ste 190, Santa Monica, California 90404

A Well-Kept Secret is Better when Shared Sheraton is where couples gather. One of Santa Monica's best kept secrets, The Delfina Penthouse Ballroom offers brides and grooms stunning ocean views, sparkling city lights and superior amenities. A perfect package for the perfect cosmopolitan bride.

weddings starting at

150

$

per person

Call 310 309 8027 to speak to a catering expert

©2011 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sheraton and its logo are the trademarks of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its affiliates.

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T he Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport Planning a wedding... the most exciting and special time of your life.

We want you to enjoy your day and allow us to be of service to you.

Our Catering Professionals are readily available to assist you in planning a most memorable event. Select one of our Wedding Packages or allow us to custom design a Wedding Reception for you, with YOUR special needs in mind.

Special Features may include: u Elegant Ballroom or function room setting

u Customized menu planning u Complimentary stay for the Bride and Groom, on eligible events u Special room rates for your guests

u Personalized special packages available

For your special day, please contact: Melisa Balanon, CMP Senior Catering Sales Manager

Tel: 310 259 1334 5985 W. Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045 www.crowneplaza.com/lax-intlapt

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The Perfect Wedding at the perfect location. . .

Imagine starting the next chapter of your life while overlooking a panoramic view of Los Angeles.

The Santa Monica Mountains, Pacific Ocean and Los Angeles skyline will be the backdrop as the Marina del Rey Marriott provides a once in a lifetime experience for your wedding.

To learn more, visit Marriott.com/LAXMB.

MARINA DEL REY MARRIOTT 4100 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292 310.448.4891 Marriott.com/LAXMB

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wedding & banquet center Camarillo • Corona • North San Diego • Riverside • Rancho Cucamonga • Ventura/Beach and 10 other locations across California

Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Centers are premier wedding reception venues that offer all-inclusive wedding packages... the perfect fit for your dream wedding.

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Font Colors are Pantone Matching System 8602 Bronze and 7416 Melon.

Spirit Script Logotype is a customized version of Spirit Script from the Letterhead Font Company.

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For an AWESOME wedding day call Awesome Limousine

Available for Weddings, Graduations, Quinceaneras, Proms, Sporting Events, Concerts, Parties or Any Special Event

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Band vs. DJs vs. iPod

It’s the music that makes the party. Here’s how to pick the best playlist provider for your wedding reception

by Anna Sachse

With multiple music-making options at different price points to choose from, selecting the method that’s right for your event may seem a little daunting.

To help get your planning back in tune, here are the upsides and downsides to the three most popular choices.

Bands There aren’t many opportunities in life to have live musicians performing just for you, says WeddingChannel.com editor Amy Eisinger. “With a band you’re really giving your guests a great show, and your reception will likely feel higherend.” Bands are also typically experts at whatever style of music they specialize in, notes Eisinger.

On the downside, good bands are the most expensive way to go. According to TheKnot.com’s last annual Real Weddings Survey, the average cost for a band in 2009 was $3,000, and fees can vary widely depending on the city you live in, how long the band plays, and the number of musicians.

In addition, most bands are limited to a particular genre and may charge extra if they have to learn a new song, adds Valarie Kirkbride, owner of Cleveland-based Kirkbrides Wedding Planning & Design. “I also find that a lot of bands don’t do as well with the wedding announcements.”

DJs Most experienced wedding DJs are excellent emcees and can handle all the important announcements, as well as the timing of events, says Kirkbride.

As for the music itself, brides and grooms can provide the DJ with a playlist (and donot-play list) to increase the chances that they will only hear their favorite songs across a wide range of genres all night long, says Eisinger. Couples also can instruct the DJ to accept or not accept guest requests, and the DJ can handle any equipment issues that may develop. iPods Filling an iPod with your favorite music is a way to ensure you only hear the tunes you want to hear, and it’s by far the cheapest option if your venue already has sound equipment, says Eisinger. It can work well at smaller, more casual weddings, especially if the couple makes DJing themselves part of the festivities.

But if your venue doesn’t have a nice sound system available, you may have to shell out major bucks to rent one or buy your own.

“And it isn’t just press Play and go,” says Eisinger.You’ll have to designate someone to start and stop songs for particular events and adjust the volume if, for example, a speech is taking place. An iPod also can’t read the crowd, which means you may end up with an empty dance floor if your song selections are falling flat.

Add to that the possibility of technical difficulties, warns Kirkbride. Who wants to be stuck fiddling with equipment when they should be cutting a rug?

DJs/Musicians LA bridal

A Cut Above The Rest Productions 818.835.3344 acutabove.tv

Edge Entertainment 818.261.5077 PartyOnTheEdge.com

Heart Strings

Shake Ya Grove Thang SoCal 310.621.1965 rubenruizjr.net

Reserve Agency

714.906.5828 323.528.1422 Reserveagency.com

323.205.5479 brittanycotto.com

Spotlight Music

Live Music Referrals

310.204.5577 spotlightmusic.com

323.993.3174 Referrals47.org

West Coast Music

Marieve Herington Band 949.456.5802 marieveheringtonband.com

9595 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 301, Beverly Hills 310.278.6848 westcoastmusic.com

P.O. Box 4643 Valley Village, CA 91617 info@pivotalmediaonline.com

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HeartStrings of Los Angeles...

Brittany Cotto and her fellow classically trained, elegant musicians provide concert hall quality music for your wedding ceremony and cocktail hour that you and your guests are certain to remember.

Solo, Duo, Trio, Quartet, or any configuration of classical instruments imaginable!

Choose your favorite music from a variety of genres including classical, jazz, tango, rock and pop...

www.BrittanyCotto.com 323.205.5479

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Rentals

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A Cut Above The Rest Productions 818-835-3344 www.acutabove.tv Hollywood Event Rentals SoCal 818-602-9309 hollywoodeventrentals.com

Royal Restrooms® is an upscale mobile restroom and shower trailer company which offers all the comforts of home for your wedding or event.

All Trailers are equipped with: • Flushing Porcelain Toilets • Lighted Vanity / Mirror / Sink • Climate Controlled • Private / Semi Private Stalls • Exterior Lighting

Our trailers are fully self contained and range in size so we can accommodate any size of event and location with style!

Treat Your Guests like Royalty!

Royal Restrooms 4470 W. Sunset Blvd 877-922-9980 www.royalrestrooms.com Step and Repeat Backdrops 10518 Johanna Ave., Shadow Hills 818-434-7591 www.stepandrepeatla.com

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Event Coordinators

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Erika’s Elegance

e l l e b summer & boyd

So Cal 626.430.6099 erikaselegance.com

The Events Boutique 424.261.8887 serendipitouseventsbyjulia.com

J’adore Belle Events & Design 714.326.7708

Pink Rock Events

949.306.5081 pinkrockevents.com

Serendipity Event Group

3633 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach 562.217.4001 serendipityeventsgroup.com

714.326.7708

info.jadorebelle@gmail.com wedding • special occasion • corporate

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Churches/Officiants LA bridal

ImagIne Your WeddIng at WaYfarers Chapel Lyoyd Wright’s stunning glass church.

Nestled in beautiful gardens.

Overlooking panoramic ocean views.

Hollywood United Methodist Church 6817 Franklin Ave. Los Angeles 323.874.2104 hollywoodumc.org Immanuel Presbyterian Church 3300 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles immanuelpres.org Wayfarers Chapel 5755 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes 310.377.1650 wayfarerschapel.org Westwood United Methodist Church 10497 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles 310.474.4511, westwoodumc.org

5755 Palos Verdes driVe south, rancho Palos Verdes, ca www.wayfarerschaPel.org 310.377.1650

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Saint Timothy RC 10425 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles 310.474.1216 sttimothyla.org

Tips For Writing Your Own Vows

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• Remember you are telling a story.

• Make sure to have a beginning, middle an end.

• Start at least a month before the wedding.

• Use traditional vows as a starting point for your own.

• Incorporate favorite songs, poems or love letters.

• Why is he/she special, when you realized you were in love, what your life dreams together will be?

• Make sure they are not too long, no longer than two minutes.

• Practice reading in out loud and remember to speak loudly and clearly you might want a microphone.

• Run the final version by your officiant.

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Marriage Licenses

BY LINDSAY GOWER It’s the must-have accessory for every bride: A Marriage License! So let’s review the basics you need to know about getting licensed to wed.

Getting the License Both bride and groom must go, in person together, to a County Clerk’s office. In California, you can go to the Clerk’s Office in any county; it does not need to be the county in which you are having the wedding.

Neither of you needs to be a California resident to apply for a California marriage license. No blood test or medical exam is required and there is no waiting period: You apply, pay, and receive the license then and there.

You both must: • Be at least 18 years old. If you’re younger, you need consent of parent or guardian.

• Bring a government- issued valid picture ID (such as a driver’s license) that includes your full legal name and date of birth.

• If you have been married before, bring Proof of Dissolution. You cannot apply for a marriage license if you are married, even if your divorce is almost final.

What to Do With the License You receive an unsigned license. Here’s what makes it an official wedding certificate: • Get married within 90 days of the date the license is issued!

• Before the wedding, give the license to the person who’ll officiate at the ceremony. The officiant is required to review the license before conducting the ceremony. It’s a good idea to bring it to the rehearsal for go over it with the officiant, and of course bring it to the wedding.

• After the ceremony, the officiant will complete and sign the license, and have it signed by bride, groom, and at least one witness.

• The officiant will return the license to the County Clerk’s office within 10 days of the ceremony, so it can be officially recorded. Once recorded, you can buy a copy of your wedding certificate (depending on the county, you don’t receive one automatically).

IN LOS ANGELES, YOU CAN APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE ONLINE. IT’S EASY AND SAVES TIME!

Once you complete the online application you can come to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk headquarters in Norwalk or go to any one of our branch offices to pick up your marriage license, pay the license fee, and arrange for a civil marriage ceremony, if desired. Call or visit any of the branches listed below for further details.

Catalina Branch Court Avalon (310) 510-0026 (Call for appointment) 9355 Burton Way, 1st Floor Beverly Hills (310) 288-1261 Hrs.: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F 1028 W. Avenue J2 Lancaster (661) 945-6446 Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F 11701 S. La Cienega Blvd, 6th Flr LAX Court (310) 727-6142 Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F 4716 East Cesar Chavez Avenue Los Angeles (323) 260-2991 Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F 7807 S. Compton Avenue Los Angeles (323) 586-6192 Hrs. 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F 12400 Imperial Highway Norwalk (562) 462-2137 Hrs: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., M-F 14340 West Sylvan Street Van Nuys (818) 376-3700 Hrs: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., M-F

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Essentials for a Bridal Emergency Kit • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Sewing Kit, including safety pins and small scissors Clear nail polish (helpful for stocking runs) Nail file Nail polish in the bride’s shade Makeup (you’ll probably have this there anyway1) Straws (for drinking without messing up lipstick Extra stockings Hairspray Brush and comb Bobbypins and hair elastics Hairdryer Static-cling spray Tissues Handkerchiefs Lint brush Earring backs Iron Baby powder (also useful for getting out last-minute spills on a white dress)

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Eye-drops (look for redness reducing) Contact lens solution Acid relief Smelling salts Antacid Mints Tampons and pads Headache medicine (bring two different kinds in case one of the bridal party is allergic) Band-Aids

Good Extras: charged cell phone, camera for taking getting dressed candids, list of vendors phone numbers and a wristwatch.

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